Boyle GAA Blog ...by Tony Conboy

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Juniors Good Win:
The Feelystone Junior team had a good win over a strong Kilmore outfit in the Division 4 League in Kilmore on Friday evening last. Conditions were pretty bad but the Boyle side were industrious and committed and worthy winners. Donal Kelly gave Boyle an early advantage with three good points. David Callaghan eventually finished the ball to the net in spite of the efforts of Kilmore’s unorthodox goalie. Callaghan though he missed a couple added a couple of pointed frees to leave the half-time score; Boyle 1.7 Kilmore 0.3. Kilmore were a changed side in the second half and goals in the second and twelfth minutes had Boyle in trouble. however Boyle introduced a Kyle McLoughlin and Cian Smith and this steadied the ship. A highlight of the game was the fine goal from the industrious Peter Lavin, from an acute angle which Peter was pleased with as were we all. The final score was: Boyle 2.10 Kilmore 2.6. The Boyle team was: C. Beirne, C. Horan, M. McGovern, M. O’Donnell, A. Finn, J. Lyons, Ml. P. Gilmartin, N. McKenna, P. Lavin, C. Brennan, D. O’Connor, S. Spellman, B. McQuaid, D. Callaghan, D. Kelly with K. McLoughlin and Cian Smith. Best for Boyle were McGovern, Finn (despite a few wayward line kicks), Mckenna in the first half, O’Connor and Kelly. It is a pretty good side and obviously the wealth of experience and commitment in the management team of David O’Connor, Dessie, Bernard Shannon and Paul Beirne will get the best out of them.

Roscommon v Mayo Tickets:
Tickets for the Roscommon versus May Connacht Championship semi-final will be sold in the Abbey Park on this Tuesday evening, the 16th, from 8pm to 9pm. They will be sold on a first come first served basis.

U 12 Div. 4:
On the playing fields, the Under 12 Division 4 team had a good league win over Padraig Pearses. Their next outing is a trip to Ballinameen to play the home side on Monday June 15th next.

U 12 Div. 1:
The U12 Division 1 team lost by one point to Clann na Gael on Sunday last. They will entertain Padraig Pearses in the Abbey Park on Sunday next in their last league outing of the season.

U 14s’:
The U14s suffered defeat to Strokestown in Strokestown on Thursday evening last. Despite this defeat, this team is through to the semi- finals. Thanks are extended to the Strokestown physio for her assistance with a Boyle injury during the game.

Lotto:
There was no jackpot winner at the most recent Boyle GAA Club Lotto draw which was held in An Crannóg. The €20 winners were Shane Caslin, Vincent McDonagh, John Joe Nerney, Tommy and Monica King, Rory Nevin, John Carty, Aisling Goldrick, Jordan Maye, Gary Healy and Seamus Cooke. The house prize was won by Veronica Molloy. This week’s draw will be held on Saturday night in Clarke’s with Mary Clifford’s team in charge. The jackpot will be €1,600.

Intermediate Team:
The McGovern Directional Drilling team has qualified for the O'Gara Cup semi-final in which they will meet St Dominics-date and venue to be decided. They are currently preparing for the first round of the Intermediate Championshp in which they will meet St Barry’s in Tarmonbarry on Sunday week June 28th.

Best Wishes:
Best wishes are extended to the Roscommon panel and management and especially all the Boyle connections for Saturday evening in Castebar.